Arthur Ray Thompson was born February 17, 1951 to Earline Cooper Thompson and James William Thompson in Spencer, Oklahoma. He was the second of ten children. He attended Dunjee Grade and High School, graduating in 1967. He also served in the United States Air Force, and worked at Tinker Air Force Base. He became a christian as a child and attended Loving St. James Baptist Church, Spencer, OK. He later attended New Chance Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, second father Nathaniel Johnson and one sister Linda Mae Thompson. Arthur leaves to cherish his memory his mother Earline Thompson, his companion Martha Franklin. Four sons Arthur Ray Thompson, Jr. (Angelique) of Colorado, Robert Eugene Thompson (Katrina) of Oklahoma City, OK, Charles DeWayne Thompson and James Thompson (Koi) Louisiana. Five grandchildren Asia, Alexia, Alexander, Jaz, and James. Four brothers James, Bobby Ray, Isaiah, and John. Five sisters Bernice, Barbara, Glenda, Dori and Denise. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives and many friends.